Living up to its nickname, ‘adventure island’, Hokkaido offers a host of thrills, no matter when you visit. In winter, its mountain resorts — all crisp, white powder and snow-topped peaks — have ...

Megaquake warning in place after at least 51 injured by 7.5-magnitude tremor - The warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido ...

Snowy pine-covered mountains and valleys at this quality resort just over an hour’s drive from the largest city in northern Japan are the perfect winter playground for skiers and snowboarders. Kiroro, ...

Snøhetta has unveiled a vacation home design nestled within the landscape of Hokkaido Island for the Japanese hospitality group NOT A HOTEL. Situated atop the renowned Rusutsu Resort, the project ...

If you’re a skier or snowboarder with social media, chances are your feed is overflowing with Japan content. Mine certainly is. As evidenced by the nonstop digital deluge of nipple-deep powder turns ...

ALBANY — Naomichi Suzuki, the governor of Hokkaido prefecture, on the northernmost island of Japan, toured the Albany NanoTech complex on Tuesday. Suzuki was accompanied by David Anderson, president ...

Just when you think Japan has more than enough adorable mascots and characters, one has stolen the spotlight. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Japan as diligent conservation efforts and the ...

Released on October 2, Ghost of Yotei is quickly garnering praise from Japanese gamers who are busy exploring Sucker Punch’s depiction of 1600s Japan. Its choice of setting, picturesque scenery, and ...

The only nuclear plant on the Japanese island of Hokkaido has won the crucial endorsement of the local governor, bringing the ...